[…]took the stand to thank ACG employees for dedicating their life work to ACG and to announce the Service Recognition Awards, honoring more than 50 ACG staff and faculty members for their service to The American College of Greece and the society. Right after the awarding, the celebration took off in full swing, with… swing dancing on the floor and delicious bites for the […]
[…]and Alba faculty, staff and alumni, as well as Pierce parents, responded to our call. Since the number of volunteers was bigger than the number of people we could accommodate in those three days, we accepted EODY’s proposal to enhance our collaboration with more blood drives in the near future. “We would like to thank all our volunteer blood donors for embracing our effort. True to its founding motto, “Non ministratri sed ministrare”, ACG will proudly continue to engage in social initiatives that benefit the broader society,” Claudia Carydis, Vice President of Public Affairs, concluded. Because ACG […]
[…]true to our motto – To serve, not be served – ACG members volunteered at the ACG Community Service Day on Monday, November 29. Pierce Gymnasium and Lyceum students with their professors, Deree students from the ACG Sustainability Leaders student organization and the Psychology Society, a representative from the Pierce Parents Association and ACG staff participated in the ‘sweetest’ initiative, organized by the Office of Public Affairs, at the Pierce Home Economics professional kitchen. Together they baked 592 cookies and muffins and packaged them in 165 individual, festive, parcels for people in need! Speaking of the welcoming and friendly atmosphere […]
[…]Organization for Migration (IOM) and offered their services in support of the Refugee Reception Center MELLON, in Moschato. In the context of the Fall ACG Community Service Day, 45 members of the ACG community lent a helping hand: some helped to paint a total of 14 rooms in the shelter, and others engaged in fun activities with mothers and children hosted at the center. We are honored to have received a note of appreciation by the IOM for our overall engagement and contribution as a community. True to our College’s values and traditions, those who visited MELLON experienced the true […]
[…]for distancing and avoidance of overcrowding. The blood drive was co-organized by the ACG Center of Excellence for Sustainability – Office of Public Affairs and the Greek universities NKUA and AUEB and was supported by ACG Health & Wellness Center, Office of Student Affairs, Deree Student Association (DSA), and the Research Laboratory on Socio-Economic and Environmental Sustainability – AUEB. The registrations on the online platform were fully booked and around eighty donors were welcomed on campus. We are truly grateful that the community recognized that “we are all somebody’s blood type” and engaged in this small act of […]
[…]visited the Loulis Mills Greek Baking School in the context of the Fall 2019 ACG Community Service Day, organized by the Office of Public Affairs. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, A Gymnasium Pierce students with their teachers, Deree students from the International Honors Program, ACG Sustainability Leaders, faculty, and staff members baked and packaged treats under the direction of professional pastry chefs. Our students were excited to have participated in such an initiative. “Audrey Hepburn once said that ‘As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.;’ […]
[…]by November 18. The activity is on a first come, first serve basis as there is a limit to the number of people that can participate. Transportation from/to ACG is provided for free. Organized by: ACG Center of Excellence for Sustainability (CES), Office of Public Affairs Supported by: International Honors Program, Pierce Student Councils, Advancement Office, Deree Office of Student Affairs, Deree Student Association, ACG Sustainability Leaders Because ACG […]
Blood drive, in support of Tzaneio public hospital In the context of the ACG Community Service Days – Summer 2021, a 2-day blood drive was organized at the ACG campus, on July 13-14, 2021. The American College of Greece organized the fifth consecutive blood drive since the beginning of the pandemic, inviting community members, partners and friends, to support Tzaneio public hospital and the ACG Blood Bank. To ensure a safe environment for all participants, precautionary measures were taken, as indicated for the Covid-19 pandemic and directed by the National Public Health Organization (EODY), including online registration to avoid overcrowding. The […]
[…]learning on and off campus, in Athens and the Greek provinces Collaboration with ACG Centers (Center of Excellence for Sustainability), Student Clubs (Better Days for Strays), external partners and diverse stakeholders Examples: Social cooking, survival kits preparation for the homeless, animal shelter visits, emergency response awareness-raising Experience tailored to the specifics of special/faculty-led program’s educational/learning objectives and logistics, as well as group size Possible to tailor service learning experiences to student interests, talents and strengths Participating students are required to submit a quick survey including essay questions Comprehensive fee includes: Program development Coordination of communication and activity design with partners […]
[…]leaders. Sarbanes emphasized how these foundational experiences propelled him into a life of service, suggesting that the ethos of public service is often a cherished value passed down through generations, resonating deeply with the audience and reinforcing the theme of the evening. The event was more than an academic exercise; it was a deep, heartfelt engagement that bridged generations and geographies, serving as a powerful reminder of the role that educational institutions like ACG play in nurturing future leaders committed to democratic values and service. The active dialogue from the audience, particularly the students, underscored a promising future where young […]
